Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton (Quarterback): Cam Newton is on fire but this is going to be a tough contest. Defensive end Greg Hardy is facing his former team for the first time, so pressure and defensive intensity will not be lacking. The Cowboys give up the 8th fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks so Newton is facing a challenge unlike anything he has seen so far.
Jonathan Stewart (Running Back): Stewart is facing a defense that has given up the 7th most fantasy points to running backs however Dallas has only allowed one 100 yard rusher all season long. Stewart will not be the next so owners temper expectations.
Greg Olsen (Tight End): The Cowboys have allowed the 11th fewest fantasy points to tight ends and only 2 tight ends have broken 50 yards. This defense also managed to keep Gronk out of the end zone more times than any other team while they had Brandon Weeden and Matt Cassel at quarterback.
Dallas Cowboys
Tony Romo (Quarterback): This will be Romo's second game back and it is a big one. Thanksgiving and the Cowboys go together pretty well and since Dallas is in win now mode, I would give the edge to Dallas. It is not just my opinion even Vegas has the Cowboys picked as the odds on favorite to win this game because well, they have too. The Panthers give up the 6th fewest points to quarterbacks so it will be a challenge but Romo should have some solid numbers this week.
Dez Bryant (Wide Receivers): One name.....Josh Norman. He is the star cornerback of the Panthers and a key reason why they are undefeated. Norman will likely shadow Bryant all game however with Bryant returning to the end zone last week and getting healthier every week he could find some space down the field. The Panthers may throw some extra bodies on Bryant if he beats Norman a couple of times but this is too important of a game for him to be shut out.
Darren McFadden (Running Backs): The Panthers give up the 16th most fantasy points to running backs and McFadden is coming off of his best game so far this season. The Panthers are a tough run defending team by to control the clock McFadden will need to produce.
Jason Witten (Tight End): With Romo back Witten has a higher upside than usual however he still is prone to having low scoring games. The Panthers give up the 14th fewest fantasy points to tight ends and this will make things very difficult for Witten.
